Charlotte's Web
Auditions: Thursday, May 30
from 3-5pm
Audition Workshop:
Wednesday, May 22
from 3:30-5pm
We're looking for young actors between the ages of 8 and 17 to act out this classic story. Our cast members have fun, work hard and put on great performances - see for yourself in our Past Production Gallery!
Please arrive between 3 and 4:45pm with a one minute monologue. We encourage you to read all the information in this email so you'll be prepared to have a great audition experience!
SPREAD THE WORD!
Let the children in your school or neighborhood know about this opportunity: download an audition flyer here.
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About the Show  |
Charlotte's Web
July 19-28, 2013
Adapted by Joseph Robinette based on the book by E.B. White
Meet Wilbur, the irresistible young pig; Fern, a girl who understands animals; and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider who proves to be "a true friend and a good writer." Charlotte writes miracles in her web, including the memorable words that just might save Wilbur. Watching this heart-warming story set on a Maine salt water farm is the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon.
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| About the Auditions
Thursday, May 30 from 3-5pm
| Actors ages 8 to 17 are invited to open auditions. Auditioners can arrive any time between 3 and 4:45pm and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Auditioning actors will be asked to perform a one-minute monologue for the Theatre Artistic Director. (Attend the audition workshop to learn more about choosing the right monologue.)
Please note that only actors who are available for rehearsals during June and July and for all performances will be cast. (Families are encouraged to review the tentative rehearsal calendar in advance.)
Although we can't cast everybody, our aim is to make sure that everyone has a good experience auditioning and will come back to be part of this really incredible children's theatre company.
 RSVP to the auditions on Facebook!
Do you have a conflict on May 30?
If you cannot attend the May 30 auditions, please contact Reba Short by email or at 828-1234 x247 to schedule an alternate audition time. |
| Cast of Characters |
An ensemble of fourteen young actors will be needed for this play. Italicized next to the character description are rough guidelines of the actor ages we're looking for each part, but this is subject to change depending on who we see at auditions.
- Fern Arable (a young girl): girl, 10-13 years old
- John Arable (her father): boy, 12-17 years old
- Martha Arable (her mother): girl, 12-17 years old
- Avery Arable (her brother): boy, 8-11 years old
- Homer Zuckerman (her uncle): boy, 12-17 years old
- Edith Zuckerman (her aunt): girl, 12-17 years old
- Lurvy (a hired hand): either gender, 8-17 years old
- Wilbur (a pig): either gender, 11-17 years old
- Templeton (a rat): either gender, 8-17 years old
- Charlotte (a spider): girl, 11-17 years old
- Goose at Zuckerman's Farm: girl, 11-17 years old
- Gander at Zuckerman's Farm: boy, 11-17 years old
- Sheep at Zuckerman's Farm: either gender, 11-17 years old
- Little Little Lamb at Zuckerman's Farm: either gender, 8-10 years old
These characters may be doubled with a Photographer, a Reporter, Uncle (a very large pig), spectators at the fair, and of course baby spiders.
All characters will speak chorus lines, representing the elegant and observant voice of E.B. White.
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| Audition Workshop
Wednesday, May 22 from 3:30-5pm
| Whether you're a veteran actor or brand new to the stage, we recommend attending our audition workshop. We provide audition workshops to help kids feel more at ease with the audition process; a comfortable, confident actor can give a great audition!
We will explain the audition process to young actors by walking you through the process. We'll help you choose a monologue, give you guidance on how to perform it and teach you an improvisational theatre game. The audition workshop is a drop-off programs, but if the actor will be more comfortable with a parent in the room, parents are welcome to stay.
The audition workshop is free, but please sign up in advance. |
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Audition Tips
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- Come with your audition form completed. Download the info sheet (only if you are new to our theatre or if your contact info has changed).
- With your family, look at this tentative rehearsal calendar carefully and bring any potential scheduling conflicts to the audition.
- Sign in as soon as you arrive.
- Have your monologue memorized so you can focus on your performance.
- Don't be self-conscious - have fun with it!
- If you have questions about any part of auditions, rehearsals or performances, visit our website or contact Reba at 828-1234 x247 or reba@kitetails.org.
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Preparing a Monologue
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The opening scene of Charlotte's Web shows Fern Arable throwing herself in front of her father's axe to protect a baby pig. We'll need actors who can be serious and play up the beauty and drama of the story.
To audition for Charlotte's Web, we suggest looking to your favorite classic chapter books for monologue ideas. In the script, actors in the ensemble perform lines from E.B. White's original narration. In your monologue, please feel free to include narration and play a character. Just make sure to act out the narration as you go.
We strongly encourage you to memorize your monologue. When you are not looking down at a page, you are able to give your best performance; and by dedicating the time to learn the piece, you are showing the director how much you want to be part of the show.
Looking for monologue ideas?
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Behind the Scenes Jobs
| | A dedicated, well-organized backstage team is essential to a successful production. We are seeking young volunteers to fill important roles on our crew. These key crew members are supervised by the Director and Stage Manager.
You are welcome to tell us about your interest in these positions at your audition. If you are interested in backstage work only and do not want to audition, email reba@kitetails.org. |
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